We offer you a collection of the main tourist sites in the Austrian Alps, including fortresses, palaces, natural sites, and historical monuments. Naturally, we have selected the best ski resorts for winter. So, full speed ahead!
Salzburg, Austria
Military construction built on Festungsberg hill. The walls are 250 meters long and 150 meters wide. The fortress houses a puppet museum and a panoramic tower.
Salzburg, Austria
Princely residence built in 1606 for Archbishop Wolf Dietrich. The gardens feature fountains, statues, and flower-lined paths laid out in a baroque style.
Werfen, Austria
A network of natural galleries 42 kilometers long carved into limestone, with one kilometer covered in eternal ice forming sculptures.
Salzburg, Austria
Princely residence built in 1613 by Markus Sittikus, featuring mechanical fountains, French gardens, and rooms adorned with baroque frescoes.
Wattens, Austria
An underground exhibition space showcasing artistic installations in crystal, with a historical collection and contemporary creations from the Swarovski brand.
Salzburg, Austria
Religious monument built in 1628 in baroque style with five organs and seven bells in the main towers. Its dome measures 79 meters.
Krimml, Austria
The three levels of waterfalls reach 380 meters in height in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The water originates from the Krimmler Kees glacier.
Innsbruck, Austria
16th-century princely residence housing an armory, historical portraits, and a chamber of arts with rare Renaissance objects.
Kitzbühel, Austria
This 3,312-meter-long alpine ski run descends from Hahnenkamm with an 85% slope. It hosts a World Cup stage each year.
Tyrol, Austria
Situated at an altitude of 929 meters, this mountain lake stretches 6.8 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide, between the Karwendel and Rofan ranges.
Werfen, Austria
This military fortress on a 155-meter rock spur has dominated the Salzach valley for 900 years. The castle features a falconry exhibition and collections of medieval weapons.
Salzburg, Austria
The Benedictine monastery built in the 7th century houses a library of medieval manuscripts, a restaurant, and an herb market in its inner courtyard.
Eisenerz, Austria
13th-century fortified building constructed on an iron ore deposit. It was used to control trade routes and mining production in the region.
Schallaburg, Austria
16th-century building with arcades and terracotta reliefs. The two-level gallery presents ornate columns and floral decorations.
Graz, Austria
17th-century princely residence with four corner towers and 365 windows. The rooms are decorated with frescoes and paintings depicting the history of humanity.
Tyrol, Austria
Ski area of 279 kilometers comprising red, black, and blue runs. The lift network connects Söll, Going, Scheffau, and six other villages.
Kitzbühel, Austria
Alpine ski course of 3,312 meters with a vertical drop of 860 meters, venue of international competitions since 1931. The slope reaches 85% in some sections.
Kaprun, Austria
Glacier reaching 3,203 meters in altitude in the Hohe Tauern range, accessible by cable car from Kaprun station.
Zell am See, Austria
This 12th-century church features colorful stained glass, ribbed vaults, and a steeply roofed bell tower. The religious building dominates the old center.
Kitzbühel, Austria
Cobblestone streets lined with colorfully facaded houses from the 14th and 15th centuries, with luxury shops and traditional Tyrolean restaurants.
Reutte, Austria
Ensemble of 13th-century medieval fortifications comprising four interconnected castles. The site offers a permanent exhibition on the history of European fortifications with weapon demonstrations and historical reenactments.
St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
This black run at 2,811 meters altitude requires off-piste skiing experience and a guide's permission. The descent reaches 1,000 meters.
Tratzberg, Austria
Built in the 16th century on a rocky promontory, this castle houses a collection of period furniture, wall frescoes, and sculpted wooden ceilings.
Kufstein, Austria
13th-century military monument on a 90-meter rock above the Inn River. The city's largest tourist attraction includes an outdoor organ.
Lienz, Austria
13th-century medieval fortress hosting a collection of Gothic paintings and exhibitions on the wildlife, flora, and crafts of Eastern Tyrol.
Ischgl, Austria
Mountain resort located on the border between Austria and Switzerland, with 239 kilometers of slopes and 45 lifts open from November to May.
Landeck, Austria
This medieval fortified castle from the 13th century overlooks the Inn Valley. It housed local courts until 1950 and now hosts a regional museum.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
Ski area with 270 kilometers of slopes linking the resorts of Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Leogang, and Fieberbrunn in the Austrian Alps.
Reith im Alpbachtal, Austria
12th-century building situated on a hill near the Alpbach Valley. The castle features an inner courtyard, medieval towers, and a French garden.
Kauns, Austria
The keep and walls of this Romanesque military structure from 1050 dominate the Inn Valley from a rocky promontory at 1,130 meters altitude.
Dürnstein, Austria
Fortress built in the 12th century on a rocky promontory, where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. The preserved walls offer views over the Danube Valley.
Zell am See, Austria
A 4.5-kilometer-long body of water nestled in a valley of the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 750 meters.
